Do take a good look at Doug's RSK Mk3. I've had mine for several months now and it is a truely fine knife. Just the right size - and not too heavy. I really don't like the big pry bar knives - they are just too heavy to carry around. If needed I'll bring an axe or hatchet instead.



If you haven't already read about the RSK Mk3, you can do so at http://www.equipped.org/rsk_mk3.htm .

Several of the knife forums have a lot of stainless bashing. The truth is that stainless does have its benefits. S30V is apparently what is called semi-stainless - I assume because of a higher carbon content. Any knife will corrode under the right conditions. It is nice to know that the S30V blade will easily survive being wet for a few days without any long-term effects - and this isn't an unlikely event when enjoying the great outdoors.

For the same reason, I tend to avoid leather sheaths - as much as I like leather.